Humboldt: Homicide arrest after man's body found in McKinleyville wooded area

A man with ties to Eureka and McKinleyville was arrested on suspicion of murder after detectives found a suspected homicide victim in a wooded area of McKinleyville, officials said Thursday.

According to a Humboldt County Sheriff's office press release, detectives received information about the deceased man around 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday and found his body in an area north of C Avenue -- which is commonly referred to as the "Baldy Area."

The 33-year-old man, whose name has not been released, was found next to a foot trail about 3 p.m.

Based on evidence and witness statements, detectives arrested Michael Raymond Youravish, 21, two hours later at a residence on the 1400 block of Highland Avenue in Eureka. Officials said he is a resident of McKinleyville and Eureka.

Sheriff's Detective Todd Fulton is requesting that any witnesses with information about Youravish or information about the case call him at 268-3646.